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Take a trip to Jewish India! India's Jewish heritage is a rich cultural and historical saga that stretches from biblical times until today. Explore each of India's Jewish communities as we visit sites and synagogues in Bombay, Calcutta and Cochin. Led by Rahel Musleah, who was born in Calcutta, the seventh-generation of a Calcutta Jewish family that traces its roots to 17th-century Baghdad.
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Groups That Have Enjoyed our Virtual Tours & Holiday Programs:
Temple Sholom, Broomall, PA Temple Beth Shalom, Roslyn, NY Beth Meyer Sisterhood, Raleigh, NC Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue, London Colorado Jewish Chorale, Denver, CO Orange County Jewish Community Scholar Program, CA Park Avenue Synagogue, Manhattan Kol Ami Sisterhood, Tampa, FL TBDJ, Montreal Adath Israel, Toronto Passages, Phoenix, AZ Cummings Center, Montreal Temple Isaiah Chai Village, Los Angeles Yom Limmud, Houston Jewish Federation Shomrei Torah, Wayne, NJ Israel Bonds--Rockland Women's Division Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell, NJ |
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed your virtual tour. What a wonderful hour of culture and discovery. Just the other day, we were discussing (daydreaming) where we would want to go on our first post-Covid19 trip. We didn’t come up with anything. But now…now we know. Thank you for this uplifting experience!
--Maureen M., Toronto
Your program was fabulous. We received so much positive feedback. Many of the comments started with, "I never knew..." I found it so touching how you included your family stories into the presentation. We were also awed by your beautiful voice. Thank you for such an interesting evening.
PIXIE AND THE SISTERHOOD OF AGUDAS ACHIM AUSTIN
Past Events
EXPLORING IDENTITY:
Paintings of Jael Silliman Silliman is the well-known author of several books on Kolkata. She curated the digital archive Recalling Jewish Calcutta, taught women's studies, and is a talented artist. |
LETTERS FROM MY FATHER: Berlin Lawyer to Bombay Refugee
Professor Atina Grossmann shared her fascinating family story, a refugee journey from Europe to Iran and India |
SHALOM BOLLYWOOD
A Celebration of India’s Jewish film superstars, who hailed from Baghdadi and Bene Israel families. Watch Shalom Bollywood and join us for our conversation with director Danny Ben-Moshe, direct from Australia |
SYNAGOGUES OF INDIA
India’s synagogues are wondrous spaces as diverse as its communities. Led by Rahel Musleah & Rabbi Jonathan Cohen |
INDIAN-JEWISH COOKING
with Mavis Hyman Rahel welcomed her cousin and author of Indian-Jewish Cooking for a delightful program with cooking demonstrations and food memories. |
CHAI AND CHAT:
INDIAN COMFORT FOOD 101 Chai, Chapati and Lassi Featuring Chef Divya Kalwara, Jaipur |
YOGA MAT-TERS!
From India, the birthplace of Yoga. Featuring Samarthya and Preetika Bhatnaga, Owners of Bodsphere, Delhi’s top health and wellness studio |
JEWISH CALCUTTA THROUGH MUSIC AND MEMORY
The Personal Story of a Baghdadi Jewish Family - Through the vivid prism of her family's story and a heritage of lyrical songs, Rahel Musleah introduces audiences to the rich culture of the Jews of India and Iraq. |
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THE SYNAGOGUES OF INDIA
Led by Rahel Musleah & Joshua Shapurkar. Like the Taj Mahal, India's most celebrated wonder, India's synagogues are also wondrous, awe-inspiring spaces as diverse as its communities. |
SHIRA B'SHVAT: MUSICAL, MYSTICAL & MOUTHWATERING
A special program of spirited and lyrical Baghdadi and Indian Jewish melodies. Mouthwatering and mystical “Tob Shevat” seder based on the book Pri Etz Hadar, and the malida. |
INDIAN-JEWISH COOKING
A repeat of our successful program with Mavis Hyman, author of Indian-Jewish Cooking. Mavis will shareD cooking demonstrations (vegetable pilau and fish curry) and food memories from growing up in Calcutta. |
MASALA MARTINI AND MORE!
Cocktails with the Flavors of India Featuring Vinod Mishra General manager, Gymkhana 91 Bar & Kitchen, Mumbai |
THE JEWS OF IRAQ, FROM BABYLONIAN EXILE TO TODAY
There were once 150,000 Jews in Iraq. Today there are five. What happened to this illustrious community, the birthplace of the Babylonian Talmud and a rich source of cultural and scholarly life throughout the centuries? |
APPLES AND POMEGRANATES
A Family Seder for Rosh Hashanah “Seder Yehi Ratzone,” a distinctive Sephardic / Mizrahi home ritual featuring symbolic foods and blessings for the new year. |
A TASTE OF PASSOVER:
INDIAN STYLE! Share Baghdadi and Bene Israel traditions, foods and melodies for Passover. Learn, laugh and sing with us! Led by Rahel Musleah and Joshua Shapurkar. |
